Marriage & Family chapter 8 Study Guide
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What does LGBITQ mean?
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Inter-sexed, Transgender, Queer.
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Are there more heterosexual women than men with same-sex qualities?
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?
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?Approximately how many \"straight\" college men question their sexual identity?
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?
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?What are the conditions under which \"gay\" men can behave \"more\" heterosexual?
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What is the status of the \"Don't Ask\", \"Don't Tell\" policy?
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Replaced in December of 2010.
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?What is the effect on homophobia of having contact with a gay person?
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Which of the following is most likely to keep a secret from a romantic partner: Homosexuals, heterosexuals, men, women, or unmarried people
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Men.
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Why are gay men in monogamous relationships able to have extradyadic sex?
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it meets a need the partner cannot meet.
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?Who is a gay person most likely to share his (her) sexual orientation with first?
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Compare heterosexual mothers with homosexual mothers in regard to time spent with their children and expression of warmth and affection.
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Homosexual mothers tend to have more time, warmth, and affection for their kids.
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Compare heterosexual fathers with gay fathers in regard to their children.
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Homosexual fathers are more likely to co-parent equally , less likely to spank kids as a form of discipline.
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Are children with straight parents more likely to feel they are gay? Explain.
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No, they feel they are raised in a social context which allowed for more than the heterosexual adult model.
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What are the factors in assigning one's sexual orientation?
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?it's difficult because it can change over time, some people don't view themselves as homo or bi.
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What is the \"cause\" of sexual orientation, according to your text?
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No single theory can answer the question
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How did Kinsey view sexual orientation?
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sexual orientation may have both homo & heterosexual elements.
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What percent of gay men believe they were born that way?
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90%
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How does the American Psychological Association view homosexuality?
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not a mental disorder- needs no cure.
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What groups are more likely to be negative toward homosexuals?
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Those who believe homosexuality is a choice.
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Why do some gay people have negative views of bisexuals?
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view them as less committed to their partners
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What things are identified as hate crime victimization?
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Hate crimes are crimes of perception- The victim might not actually be gay, just perceived as being gay.
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Do most homosexuals eventually come out and feel good about doing so or do they never come out or do they come out and regret having done so?
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Never come out.
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In comparing homosexual and heterosexual relationships, how do they compare in regards to similarities and differences?
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married heterosexual report higher satisfaction, but gay/lesbian couples report satisfaction in their relationships as well.
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What is one common myth of bisexuals?
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that they are non-monogamous.
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Looking at the division of labor in gay relationships which partner does most of the domestic work?
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they tend to share the work in the house
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Which group of individuals represents the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S.?
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male to male sexual contact
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Which group of individuals represents the lowest rate of HIV infection in the U.S.?
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woman to woman sexual contact & woman to man sexual contact.
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According to Jenkins et al., what are the differences between black and white regarding homophobia?
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found no significance differences
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Approximately how many gay, lesbian, and bisexual people have been in heterosexual marriages?
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2 million
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Which country is likely to be the most approving of homosexuality: U.S.; Canada; Kenya, or Japan?
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Canada
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What does the Defense of Marriage Act state?
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Marriage is a legal union between one man and one woman.
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What is the primary reason why people do not support same sex marriage?
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\"immoral, a sin, against the Bible.\"
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What percent of same-sex couples are raising children?
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34.3% Lesbian 22.3% Gay male
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If a couple with children divorce and one of the parents is gay, who is likely to get custody of the children?
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The heterosexual partner
